# General Engineer

Hiring organization: [Missile Defense Agency](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/missile-defense-agency)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9bc3581a-70d5-47fe-9124-a6a0eaea3f24

Listed on Missile Defense Agency's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Dahlgren, VA
- Salary: 102415 – 158322 USD per year

## Summary

This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.

_Our summary, not Missile Defense Agency's wording._

## Skills named

Risk Management, Systems Engineering

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience in physical and mathematical sciences
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 equivalent level
- Must meet at least 3 of 5 specialized experience areas: system-level integration for complex weapons, interface management, risk management, IAMD/C2 platform experience, or technical workforce leadership

## Nice to have

- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with full development and production lifecycle of missile variants
- Experience across multiple interdependent programs

Apply on Missile Defense Agency's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890415500